Oil Filter Adapter I Need Help ?

[hoosierdaddy]

I'm trying to remove my stock oil filter adapter and I can't get it to budge ? Oh , it's on a 74 318 .

 

[mopar head]

I'm trying to remove my stock oil filter adapter and I can't get it to budge ? Oh , it's on a 74 318 .

Try a 1/2" drive breaker bar?

 

[sharpie]

I've had this problem (I think I know what you're talking about). You put a 3/8" driver extension in the threaded piece on which the filter itself screws (3/8" square). Then, the plate can be removed by sticking a thin flathead under to break the gasket seal.

 

[340 Dart]

What they said.

Down inside of it there is a square hole made for a 3/8 extension.

 

[hoosierdaddy]

I've had this problem (I think I know what you're talking about). You put a 3/8" driver extension in the threaded piece on which the filter itself screws (3/8" square). Then, the plate can be removed by sticking a thin flathead under to break the gasket seal.

Ya that's what I'm trying to do . My 1/2" to 3/8" reducer is at work so I'll bring it home tonight and try the 1/2" breaker bar . I'm not wild about using a reducer but I don't really have a choice . Thanks

 

[sharpie]

it should be fine, just make sure you have a 3/8" extension at least two inches long down in the hole. A single reducer won't get into the square hole.